Clarington breast screening
Mammography for Clarington women
Clarington women aged 40 to 74 can book OBSP breast screening at our Ajax clinic without a referral. Low-dose digital mammography in a private setting.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Self-referral welcome
Women aged 40 to 74 can book routine OBSP screening directly, with no doctor's referral.
Lower-dose imaging
Digital mammography uses a low dose of X-ray to image breast tissue.
Comfort and discretion
Your exam takes place in a private, comfortable environment.
Your visit, your community
Screening that catches changes early, in a calm space.
Mammography is a low-dose digital X-ray of breast tissue, used for the early detection and diagnosis of breast disease. Rossland Diagnostic Clinic is registered with the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
If you are between 40 and 74, you can book routine screening on your own, without a referral from your doctor. Our setting is private and comfortable, and staff will guide you through each part of the exam.
Women from across Clarington travel to our clinic in Ajax for this service. On the day, wear a two-piece outfit and skip deodorant, antiperspirant and talcum powder on your chest and underarms.
On the morning
Bare underarms and a separate top work best.
A couple of small choices on exam day help keep your images clear and the visit simple.
- No deodorant, antiperspirant or talc.
- Choose a two-piece outfit.
- Bring your health card.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Choose a screening date
Send a request online or call 905-426-3111. Diagnostic exams follow your physician's requisition.
Skip the deodorant
On exam day, leave off deodorant, antiperspirant and talcum powder on your chest and underarms.
Dress in two pieces
A top and bottoms make it easy to change only what you need when you arrive in Ajax.
Mammograms for women throughout Clarington.
Clarington spans lakeshore communities and rural concessions east of Oshawa, and women from across it come to our single clinic in Ajax. Saturday appointments can suit those who work during the week.
- Courtice
- Whitby
- Oshawa
- Bowmanville
- Uxbridge
- Pickering
- Port Perry
- Manchester
- Scugog
- Greenbank
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Mammography or visiting from Clarington? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Is your clinic part of the Ontario Breast Screening Program?
Yes. We are registered with the OBSP.
Can I book without seeing my doctor first?
If you are 40 to 74 and booking routine screening, yes. You can book directly with us.
Why should I avoid deodorant?
Deodorant, antiperspirant and talcum powder can affect the images, so please leave them off your chest and underarms.
What does mammography look for?
It helps with the early detection and diagnosis of breast disease.
Is there a mammography clinic in Clarington itself?
Rossland has one location, in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East. Patients from Clarington travel west to us.
Let’s plan your visit
Schedule a mammogram from Clarington.
Use our request form to ask for a date. We will confirm availability and answer questions about screening.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111